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Manuel Komroff
The travels of Marco Polo
by Marco Polo
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62 editions published between 1926 and 2003 in English and Chinese and held by 2,449 libraries worldwide The thirteenth-century Italian merchant and explorer recounts his adventures in China and tells how he served as an emissary for Kublai Khan.
The history of Herodotus
by Herodotus
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19 editions published between 1900 and 1965 in English and held by 966 libraries worldwide
The Apocrypha, or, Non-canonical books of the Bible : the King James Version
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18 editions published between 1932 and 2010 in English and held by 854 libraries worldwide
The brothers Karamazov
by Fyodor Dostoyevsky
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13 editions published between 1957 and 2007 in English and held by 639 libraries worldwide A remarkable work showing the author's power to depict Russian character and his understanding of human nature. Driven by intense, uncontrollable emotions of rage and revenge, the four Karamazov brothers all become involved in the brutal murder of their despicable father.
Marco Polo
by Manuel Komroff
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13 editions published between 1952 and 1973 in English and Undetermined and held by 610 libraries worldwide A biography of the Venetian traveler whose trips throughout Asia and China gave the European world its first knowledge of the Far East.
Coronet
by Manuel Komroff
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16 editions published between 1929 and 1943 in English and held by 591 libraries worldwide
Napoleon
by Manuel Komroff
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6 editions published between 1954 and 1973 in English and held by 591 libraries worldwide A biography of the Frenchman whose empire dominated all of Europe in 1812, until his retreat from Moscow began his downfall.
Contemporaries of Marco Polo, consisting of the travel records to the eastern parts of the world of William of Rubruck (1253-1255); the journey of John of Pian de Carpini (1245-1247); the journal of Friar Odoric (1318-1330) & the oriental travels of Rabbi Benjamin of Tudela (1160-1173)
by Manuel Komroff
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7 editions published between 1928 and 1932 in English and held by 572 libraries worldwide
The Battle of Waterloo; one hundred days of destiny
by Manuel Komroff
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7 editions published between 1964 and 1967 in English and held by 556 libraries worldwide Chronicles Napoleon's last campaign, from the Isle of Elba to St. Helena, as he carried the ever loyal French forces to battle against Wellington and Blücher on the fields of Belgium.
Mozart
by Manuel Komroff
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10 editions published between 1956 and 1967 in English and German and held by 553 libraries worldwide A biography of the musical prodigy who composed his first symphony when he was eight years old, and completed almost a thousand works in his short life.
Julius Caesar
by Manuel Komroff
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6 editions published between 1955 and 1970 in English and held by 539 libraries worldwide A biography of Julius Caesar, remembered for his eloquence, just rule, and martyr's death at the hands of deceitful friends.
Charlemagne
by Manuel Komroff
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5 editions published between 1964 and 1969 in English and held by 509 libraries worldwide A biography of the medieval ruler of Europe who established Christianity in the lands he conquered, set up many schools, codified laws, and gave a unity to his Roman Empire that endured subsequent years of disorder.
The scarlet empress
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6 editions published between 1934 and 2006 in English and French and held by 503 libraries worldwide Catherine, a German princess, married the Grand Duke Peter, the heir to the Russian throne. Because of his madness, she was able to seize the throne and become known as Catherine the Great.
Thomas Jefferson
by Manuel Komroff
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6 editions published between 1961 and 1991 in English and held by 399 libraries worldwide A biography of the Virginian who served as member of the Virginia House of Burgesses, member of the Second Continental Congress, writer of the Declaration of Independence, governor of Virginia, Secretary of State, and third president.
Beethoven and the world of music
by Manuel Komroff
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6 editions published between 1961 and 1973 in English and held by 389 libraries worldwide
Disraeli
by Manuel Komroff
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7 editions published between 1963 and 1973 in English and held by 379 libraries worldwide A biography of England's Prime Minister during Victoria's reign, who studied law, published a newspaper, wrote successful novels, and served in Parliament before becoming a Prime Minister known for domestic reforms and an imperialistic foreign policy.
Marie Antoinette
by Manuel Komroff
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5 editions published between 1967 and 1972 in English and held by 345 libraries worldwide A biography of the beautiful but spoiled Austrian princess whose frivolous reign as Queen of France helped provoke the Revolution and her own death on the guillotine.
Tales of the monks from the Gesta Romanorum
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11 editions published between 1928 and 1947 in English and held by 316 libraries worldwide
Photographing history: Mathew Brady
by Manuel Komroff
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3 editions published in 1962 in English and held by 307 libraries worldwide
The great fables of all nations
by Manuel Komroff
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8 editions published between 1932 and 1944 in English and held by 270 libraries worldwide more
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Asia Beethoven, Ludwig van,--1770-1827 Belgium--Waterloo Bible Biography Brady, Mathew B.,--ca. 1823-1896 Brothers Caesar, Julius Catherine--II,--Empress of Russia,--1729-1796 Charlemagne,--Emperor,--742-814 Disraeli, Benjamin,--Earl of Beaconsfield,--1804-1881 Drama Early works Exempla Fables Families Fathers and sons Fiction France Generals--Biography Great Britain Greece Heads of state--Biography History History, Ancient Jefferson, Thomas,--1743-1826 Jesus Christ Jews Juvenile works Kings and rulers Komroff, Manuel,--1890-1974 Manners and customs Marie Antoinette,--Queen, consort of Louis XVI, King of France,--1755-1793 Marriage Middle Ages Mongols Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus,--1756-1791 Napoleon--I,--Emperor of the French,--1769-1821 Polo, Marco,--1254-1323? Prime ministers--Biography Queens--Biography Rome Russia Tales, Medieval Talleyrand-Périgord, Charles Maurice de,--prince de Bénévent,--1754-1838 Translations Travel Travelers Voyages and travels Waterloo, Battle of (Belgium : 1815)
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康洛甫
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English
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Chinese (11) Undetermined (11) Spanish (9) German (5) French (5) Japanese (2) Kurdish (1) Persian (1) Italian (1) Multiple languages (1) Covers
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